Songs from the Heart of SA
Afrikaans music built from memory, firelight and feeling. Human-written lyrics — AI used only in production.
[ 01 ] — The Story
South African
Afrikaans Soul
Launched in July 2024 from South Africa, Jakkals Vibes™ made history as the first AI-assisted act to chart on the Maroela Media Afrikaanse Top-20.
Registered with SAMRO and CAPASSO. Human-written lyrics — AI handles only the production.
"From the red dust of the Highveld to stages across South Africa — Afrikaans stories forged in fire, felt in bone."Read the Story
[ 02 ] — The Team Behind the Shows
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01What is Jakkals Vibes™?
A South African Afrikaans music project based in South Africa. The lyrics are human-written — AI is used solely for production. Launched July 2024, it made history as the first AI-assisted act to chart on the Maroela Media Afrikaanse Top-20. Read the full story.
02Is the music AI-generated?
AI-enhanced, not AI-generated. The lyrics are human-written, from lived experience — AI handles production: beats, melodies and arrangements. Songwriting credits are attributed per release. Registered with SAMRO and CAPASSO.
03What is the biggest song?
"Heeltemal Stom" — debuted #4 on the Maroela Media Top-20, climbed to #1 for several weeks, reached #1 on iTunes SA, and passed 38.2M YouTube views. Ruhan du Toit covered it live at Afrikaans is Groot 2025.
04How do I book a show?
All bookings via Vocal Events — contact Bernice at admin@vocalevents.co.za or visit the Bookings page for full details.
[ 04 ] — Live Events
Book the
Band
The Jakkals Vibes™ Band is available for corporate events, festivals, weddings and private functions across South Africa. Contact Vocal Events for availability and rates.